Parts for your 2010 Honda Odyssey-Wheel studs nuts

2010 Honda Odyssey wheel studs and nuts: purpose, care, and when to replace

Based on Honda’s technical literature—the 2010 Honda Odyssey Owner’s Manual and the Honda Service Manual (Wheels/Tyres and Suspension sections)—this model uses pressed-in wheel studs on the hubs, secured with separate wheel nuts. It does not use European-style lug bolts. The manuals specify tightening the wheel nuts to an OEM torque of about 127 N·m (94 lbf·ft) on clean, dry threads, confirming that “wheel studs and nuts” are the correct and relevant fasteners for this vehicle.

On the 2010 Odyssey, the wheel studs provide fixed threaded posts on each hub, while the wheel nuts clamp the wheel and brake rotor securely to the hub face. That clamping force is what keeps the wheel tight, maintains brake rotor alignment, and prevents vibration. Because the Odyssey carries families, gear, and often tows, keeping those studs and nuts in good nick is key to safety and smooth driving.

During regular servicing or any tyre rotation, technicians should clean the stud threads with a soft brush, check for corrosion, burrs, or stretching, and make sure the wheel seats and nut tapers are clean and match correctly. Honda specifies dry threads: no grease or anti-seize on the stud or the nut seat, as lubrication can over-stress studs by creating more clamp for the same torque reading. Nuts should be tightened in a star pattern with a torque wrench to 127 N·m, then rechecked after 50–100 kilometres.

If a stud has damaged threads, has been cross-threaded, is bent, or spins in the hub, it should be replaced. Replacement involves pressing or driving the old stud out of the hub and drawing a new OEM-quality stud into place squarely. When a stud breaks flush with the hub or there’s limited access, the hub may need removal for proper pressing. After any stud replacement, the mating wheel nut should also be renewed to protect the fresh threads and ensure even clamping.

• Signs a stud or nut needs attention: visible rust pitting, necking/stretch marks, difficulty reaching torque, a nut that won’t hold torque, or a wheel that loosens after driving.
• Service tips: avoid finishing torque with a rattle gun, use a calibrated torque wrench, tighten in a cross pattern, and keep the hub face and wheel mounting pad clean and flat.

Looking after the Odyssey’s wheel studs and nuts is simple, affordable, and prevents warped rotors, wheel wobble, and worst-case wheel-off events. Done right, these fasteners will deliver many years of reliable, quiet kilometres across Aussie and Kiwi roads.

• What’s the correct wheel nut torque for a 2010 Honda Odyssey?
  Honda specifies approximately 127 N·m (94 lbf·ft) on clean, dry threads. Tighten in a star pattern and recheck torque after 50–100 km of driving.
• Is it safe to drive with one broken wheel stud?
  It’s not recommended. A missing or broken stud reduces clamping force and can overload the remaining studs, increasing the risk of rotor distortion or a loose wheel. Replacement should be done promptly.
• Should wheel nut threads be lubricated?
  No. Honda’s service guidance calls for dry threads and clean, matching tapers. Lubrication changes the torque-to-clamp relationship and can over-stress studs. A light anti-seize on the hub centre bore (not the studs) can help prevent wheels sticking to the hub.